Tech & Innovation
From Connectivity to Capacity: Building Inclusive AI Ecosystems in the Global South
China's recent strides in rural artificial intelligence (AI) adoption are offering powerful insights for countries across the Global South. In once-isolated agricultural regions, Chinese...
Harvesting Algorithms: Can AI Cultivate China’s Food Security Future?
China's food security has long been a top priority for the government. As the country grapples with shifting geopolitical tensions, climate change, and domestic...
“Ghibli-fication” and AI Creativity: Protecting Digital IP Rights in the AI Era
The recent surge of AI-generated content mimicking the iconic style of Studio Ghibli—known popularly as "Ghibli-fication"—highlights critical discussions on digital intellectual property (IP). While...
The Multifaceted Dilemma of TikTok
In an era where digital connectivity and algorithmic curation dominate daily life, TikTok has emerged as a cultural behemoth, captivating over a billion users...
AI Literacy Framework for the Global South: From Margins to Momentum
There was a time when the Global South stood on the sidelines of the digital revolution—watching from a distance as Artificial Intelligence transformed industries,...
DeepSeek’s Censorship Controversy: A Global Shake-Up in AI Development
In January 2025, the release of DeepSeek, a Chinese-developed AI chatbot, sent shockwaves through the global tech community, especially in the U.S. DeepSeek, developed...
Manus AI and the Governance Gap: Will the Global South Be Left Behind?
On March 6, 2025, Monica.im, a Chinese AI company, launched Manus, an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent with the ability to think and act...
Role of the Southeast Asia Semiconductor Industry and the “Chips” Supply Chain
In 2024, the global semiconductor sales reached US $630.5 billion (Semiconductor Industry Association, 7 Feb 2025). The US-China trade and tech rivalry has caused...
AI You Can Trust: How Blockchain Enables Transparency and Fairness
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various sectors—from finance to healthcare—has brought significant benefits to societies worldwide. However, the lack of transparency...
Artificial Intelligence, Not a Weapon or a Race, but a Means for Human Progress
From the time when humans took a sturdy log and turned it into a cudgel, up to artificial intelligence, every technological advance has been...